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Data Analyst

Polk State College

Data Analyst

Winter Haven, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

    At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This professional position reports to the Chief Information Officer and is an excellent opportunity within the College’s Information Technology department.   We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State. 

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    SOAR, EAGLES!

     

    ABOUT THE POSITION:

    The Data Analyst position, reporting directly to the CIO in the Information Technology Services department,  provides ERP data analysis and report development for various functional areas of the college. This position, will indirectly reporting to the assigned department will  analyze user requirements, respond to and resolve user requests/issues, participate in user support and training activities, act in the role of analyst to define/refine processes and support user reporting needs.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

    • Partners with key staff members to analyze business processes and needs.
    • Researches new ERP and 3rd party vendor releases/updates to help optimize business processes.
    • Works with functional owners, uses knowledge to create business workflows, identifies and implements solutions.
    • Coordinates technical resources to troubleshoot issues, and supports functional testing cycles, defect tracking, and resolutions.
    • Develops and maintains documentation on ERP and other systems requirements, functional specifications, testing procedures and configurations.
    • Monitors ongoing operation and performs activities to assist with performance tuning and troubleshooting of application issues.
    • Creates reports and provide extracts from databases, analyzes and manipulates data in Excel, Access, data-mining tools or other software, as required, for the task at hand.
    • Attends professional development events or conferences to stay abreast of best practices and compliance changes.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    This position is a level P14.   TO DETERMINE STARTING SALARY, POLK STATE COLLEGE TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE PAY LEVEL MINIMUM, THE CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS AND INTERNAL EQUITY FACTORS. 

    Required Skills

    1. Working knowledge of database interfaces and reporting tools.
    2. Experience in development of SQL (or similar program) reports, queries, and scripts.
    3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    4. Superior Excel and Access skills
    5. Ability to work independently
    6. Ability to manage multiple projects
    7. Organized with ability to meet critical deadlines
    8. Ability to analyze data, logically create conclusions, and generate technical reports.

     

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

    Required Experience

    A minimum of (2) years of data analyst experience is required.

     

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

    Experience with Student Information Systems is preferred.

    Higher Education experience preferred.

     

    We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers.  Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

     

     IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

     

    • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:A completed online application consists of:
      • a resume, and
      • an electronic job application (all sections completed).

     

    Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered. 

     

    • BACKGROUND SCREENING: Reference checks, successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting), and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

    • NON-INSTRUCTIONAL/STAFF TRANSCRIPTS:  For professional/salaried positions, uploading of unofficial transcript(s) (WITH CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REDACTED) during the application process is welcomed, but not required.  However, please note that education verification will be completed, for all stated degrees, on or before an interview. Submission of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for Administrator positions (P17 and above), for all stated degrees, is required as a condition of employment, following receipt of a job offer.

    • FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:  All international degrees must have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Polk State College requires that all international credential evaluations be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®). More information about NACES® affiliates can be obtained at the NACES® website. 

    • Submission of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTSfor all stated degrees, is required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.

    • VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Eligible applicants must use the Polk State Veterans' Preference Documentation Form to apply for Veterans’ Preference for positions in qualifying categories (Career and Protech positions levels P12 – P16).  ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (POLK STATE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE FORM, DD-214, AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

    • RELOCATION: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

    • THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 A.M. ON, TUESDAY, MARCH  02, 2021.

     

    NOTE:  We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

     

    If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with State of Florida agency like Polk State College. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement and the date of your re-employment.

     

    As a rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.

     

     

    Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

     

     

     

     

    Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

     

    For questions or concerns, please contact:  Valparisa Baker, Chief Diversity Officer (Title IX Coordinator); 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL  33881; Office:  WAD 227; 863.292.3602 Ext. 5378; vbaker@polk.edu.

     

    Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail CAREERS@POLK.EDU and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information.  Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.  Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.

     

  • Qualifications
    1. Working knowledge of database interfaces and reporting tools.
    2. Experience in development of SQL (or similar program) reports, queries, and scripts.
    3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    4. Superior Excel and Access skills
    5. Ability to work independently
    6. Ability to manage multiple projects
    7. Organized with ability to meet critical deadlines
    8. Ability to analyze data, logically create conclusions, and generate technical reports.

     

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

  • Industry
    Education